David & Susan Martin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyOakland, California · EIN 20-3945158 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley School | Lafayette, CA | Allow students to pursue academic excellence | $47,500 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital | San Francisco, CA | To ensure that every child in our community hasaccess to world class pediatric health care. | $30,000 |
| Reality Sf Church | San Francisco, CA | General Support to Church | $12,000 |
| Hillside Christian Center | Napa, CA | To support church and its missions | $10,000 |
| The Cancer League Inc | Oakland, CA | To fund groundbreaking cancer research at itsearly stages. | $6,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Protect Lake Tahoe basin | $5,000 |
| Oakland Police Activity League | Oakland, CA | Educational and recreational programs | $5,000 |
| LA Fire Dept Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Funding critial needs for equipment and support to firefighters | $3,000 |
| Napa Valley College Foundation | Napa, CA | To provide every nvc student with access to theresources they need for an exceptionaleducational experience. | $2,500 |
| Project Rescue Foundation | Springfield, MO | To provide hope, healing and life restoration towomen and children. | $2,500 |
| California Community Found | Los Angeles, CA | L.a. fire relief | $2,500 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | Richmond, CA | Assistance to homeless | $2,250 |
| Street Life Ministries | Palo Alto, CA | Provide resources for homeless | $2,250 |
| Episcopal Community Services | San Francisco, CA | General Support to faith based programs | $2,005 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Support families of fallen firefighters | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Napa, CA | Support general need programs | $1,544 |
| M Water Polo Club | Orinda, CA | To raise funds to attract and retain excellentcoaching to support their athletes. | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity LA | Bellflower, CA | General support for low-income housing | $1,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of San Leandro | San Leandro, CA | General Support to children's programs | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($52,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,549 | 27 |
| 2024 | $156,833 | 13 |
| 2023 | $175,100 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600759349100535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3945158
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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